Haley Tanner

Haley Tanner is an American writer and novelist.[2]

Haley Tanner
Born1982
EducationClark University, The New School[1]
OccupationAuthor
Websitehaleytanner.com

Literary career

Tanner's first novel, Vaclav & Lena, was published by Random House in 2011.[3][4] The titular characters are growing up in Brooklyn's Russian immigrant community.[5][6][7]

She's been interviewed by The Forward[8] and NPR.[9]

Personal life

Tanner was born and raised in Westchester County, New York. She holds an MFA in creative writing from The New School.[10]

Tanner and her partner, musician Josh Ritter, had their first child, Beatrix Wendylove Ritter, on November 11, 2012. They own a home together in Woodstock, New York.[11]

Awards and honors

The National Book Foundation named Tanner as a "5 Under 35 Author" in 2012.[12]

Publications
  • Tanner, Haley. Vaclav and Lena. Knopf Canada. ISBN 9780307399359.
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References
  1. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/118789/haley-tanner
  2. Meadows, Susannah (2011-05-30). "'Vaclav & Lena' by Haley Tanner - Book Review". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  3. Ferriss, Lucy (2011-06-17). "Book Review - Vaclav & Lena - By Haley Tanner". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.
  4. "For her first trick: Haley Tanner discusses her magical debut novel Vaclav & Lena". National Post.
  5. PAPERMAG. "Haley Tanner". Paper Magazine.
  6. VACLAV & LENA by Haley Tanner - Kirkus Reviews.
  7. "'Vaclav and Lena': His Lovely Assistant". Pop Matters.
  8. "Q&A: Novelist Haley Tanner on Love After Death". The Forward.
  9. "'Vaclav And Lena' Find Love On A Brooklyn Boardwalk". NPR.org.
  10. "New Voices: Haley Tanner's debut novel 'Vaclav & Lena' - USATODAY.com". USA Today.
  11. Brian T. Atkinson. "Josh Ritter Tracks His Life, From Awful to Amazing". cmtedge.com. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
  12. "5 Under 35, 2012, The National Book Foundation". www.nationalbook.org.


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